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Job Title


Horse Care Assistant


Company : Spark-A-Change Foundation


Location : Taunton, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Wellbeing People with disabilities Children & youthSummary We are currently looking for volunteers aged 18+ to assist with horse care at our equine therapy center. Previous horse experience is beneficial but not required!Detailed description Join us in making a difference at The Heard Therapy CIC!We are a supportive community dedicated to providing professional mental health services alongside horses in a natural setting near Ilminster.A typical volunteering shift lasts approximately 2 hours in the morning or 1 hour in the afternoon. Tasks include refilling hay nets, bringing our 5 horses into the yard for feeding, poo picking on our track system, grooming, and yard tidying.Volunteering shifts can be weekly or fortnightly, preferably on the same day each time to assist with planning.An induction and training will be provided.We offer equine-assisted therapy and learning, prioritizing horse and client welfare. Our horses only engage through consent, and respect for their space is maintained. Our guiding principles emphasize accessibility, inclusion, and acceptance. Learn more about opportunities at The Heard Therapy.#J-18808-Ljbffr